I have this tv &amp; it won't come on when i power it on. The light comes on like its on but no picture pops up. I have to unplug it several times before
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I Had the same problem. I took it back. it was 1 day after my 30day warranty. they wanted to give me another one of the same, I said why would I go through this again. up graded to LCG. will never buy RCA again there where good in the day but not anymore
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My first bit of advice would be to isolate the source of the problem (is it the TV or converter?). Try hooking it up to another TV (or a friends, etc). Incidentally, I have mine hooked up to a Sony TV - works great (knock on wood)...Good luck...
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That usually means the DLP lamp is defective. Try unplugging the TV from the wall to reset it and if it still does the same thing I would say you need a new DLP chip.
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I returned it. The second identical TV that I ordered at the same time does not have the problem so I hope that the replacement being shipped to me is also okay. Thanks for letting me know that someone else has the same issue. Herberto
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I bought this for the same exact reason and it didn't work, I had an hdtv worth component out and this didn't work. Someone told me that I would need a powered one, dunno, sold my old tv and bought a new flat screen..problem solved.lol
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I have to agree that this sounds like your lamp is gone. I'm expecting this to happen to my TV soon as well. I'm now into my third year and the lamp does have to be replaced periodically. Since you have sound but not picture, it doesn't sound like a source problem.
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Hey, I had the same problem with an LN55C650 and even with a new panel it did it. So the tech got on the phone and called and was told about the service bulletin and cut jumper number p854 on the 55" and that fixed it. So the new panel came back out but I got my tv fixed. Yay!!!
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Mine did the same thing before it quit turning on completely. There's a part inside that is failing, and unless you are still under warranty it will cost more to fix it than it will to buy a new one. I ended up having to buy a new, different tv. I wish you luck but unfortunately you are probably going to need to purchase a new tv.
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Only if your TV doesn't restart. If the lamp was bad (burned out) the picture would not come back, until you replace the bulb.Sometimes the remedy for the TV turning on and off is unplugging the TV and waiting 10 minutes or so to plug back in.
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Rick H, It sounds like it will need service. Reach out to the Samsung customer service center to try some troubleshooting. If that doesn't work, they can set your TV up for a repair. Thanks for your support of Samsung products. --Mr. S
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no but lastnight it took a LONG time for my tv to come on. i tried everything even unplugged from the surge protector and waited for a minute or two. Finally, it came on and functioned just perfectly. I'm not impressed by the light that bleeds through from the top of the screen though. Still waiting to hear back from Amazon about a return for the TV.
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Mike just had repair guy tell me my blue led is gone. Was your tv no picture at all when it was down for blue led issue. Just wondering if mine might be more than the blue led bulb.
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Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.
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I can't help you with this one Scott. Mine is somewhat slow to go from dark screen to the picture coming on, but it has the best picture I have ever had on any TV I have ever owned.
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Mine worked right out of the box without having to use the USB cable for power, it gets it's power from the HDMI cable. I have a great picture & good color. It is possible you defective one, I would try it on another TV getting it's picture from an HDMI cable you can test into this and the video input.
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Paul, call Samsung 800-726-7864 I think you may have a bad remote if when you click it on and your red light doesn't do anything on the TV. Also, the sensor on the TV is small, so be sure you are holding the remote straight and level towards the sensor which is whee the red light is. The remotes are a trip and they are touchy items. Good Luck! I hope this helped.
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My guess would be the bulb is bad.It's easy to replace but you may want to call a local tv repair place if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself